Man In The Mirror
The Music of Michael Jackson

Following a sell-out run in Cork Opera House in November and also sell-out success in London and The Olympia, Dublin, top Michael Jackson impersonator Anthony Walker returns to Cork for two performances on on February 8th and 9th.

Backed by a full live band and dance troupe, this celebration of the songs of 'The King Of Pop' will include versions of his hits covering 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller', 'Beat It' and 'Bad' all the way up to 'Earth Song'.

Caitriona Fallon

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a show to remember.  After touring the world as lead singer of Riverdance - The Show, Caitriona Fallon spent some time in Australia before coming home to Ireland to launch her solo career.

Caitriona and her band, comprising of some of the best musicians in the country, entertain audiences with a mixture of jazz, folk and Irish arrangements. Quoted by a Parisian concert reviewer to have a voice like an angel, Caitriona's soulful tones and passionate performance ensure a concert not to be missed.

Joe Dolan Reunion Show
On the Road

The Joe Dolan Band is hitting the road for a show honouring the late, great Joe. In a career which spanned almost 50 years, the iconic Irish singer was rarely off the stage or out of the charts.

From humble beginnings as a music-mad teenager playing a homemade guitar to becoming one of Europe’s biggest stars in his own right, Joe truly lived the dream.  The evening will include projected images of Joe and fond stories told by his loyal band members and brother, Ben.

The Fureys and Davey Arthur

Returning to Cork for their fifth year in a row, The Fureys and Davey Arthur will perform all their hits including When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Cafe and more.

The High Kings

The High Kings are back due to phenomenal demand, proving to be the most exciting new Irish ballad group to come along in years. The sons of legendary performers, Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden are four outstanding male vocalists and instrumentalists who are carrying on the tradition of great Irish music, incorporating in their act some of the classic ballad repertoire of the past, from the rousing Rocky Road to Dublin to the haunting strains of  The Parting Glass, it also includes some original modern songs like, The Fields of Glory. The High Kings live show embodies the greatest night of pure Irish music and entertainment, a night that should not be missed.

The Three Tenors & Star Soprano

Hailed as Ireland’s Greatest Voices The Three Tenors return to Cork Opera House for one night only on Thursday March 11th. Their unique show with their own brand of humour, features the world’s most beautiful songs from Elvis (Love me Tender), Sinatra (My Way), Simon & Garfunkel (Bridge Over Troubled Water), Leonard Cohen (Halleluia), Pavarotti (Nessun Dorma), and many more beautiful songs.
    
Ireland’s hottest trio, John Scott, David Martin and Declan Kelly will be joined by a Star Soprano and top Violinist, artistes who will delight and thrill you all.   

“thrilling the crowd with a wonderfully polished performance... outstanding performances…it's easy to see why they are called 'Ireland's Greatest Voices'!"  - Belfast Community Telegraph

Kodo Drummers
Presented in Cork City Hall

Experience the immense power of the world's most celebrated Japanese drum ensemble. KODO's highly acclaimed One Earth Tour visits Cork with an exuberant new performance, reflecting the influences of recent solo, ensemble and collaborative work.

Please note that this Cork Opera House presentation will be performed in Cork City Hall.

Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, KODO are forging new directions for a vibrant living art-form. Inspired by their recent creative explorations, the cast of seven men and five women will deliver a potent selection of Kodo's vast repertoire distilled to its core essentials.  This phenomenal group of Drummers captivates audiences worldwide with their unique combination of dynamic drumming, exquisite musicianship and pure theatre. Nearly three decades since its founding, Kodo is still seeking new directions and inspiration, both on the world stage and in the fabric of daily life.

"Superlatives don't really exist to convey the primal power and bravura beauty of Kodo." - Chicago Tribune

An Evening with Johnny McEvoy

Johnny McEvoy is one of the biggest record sellers ever in Ireland. He became a national name back in the mid sixties with hits such as Muirsheen Durkin and The Boston Burglar and more importantly is considered one of the best songwriters this country has ever produced.

Gilbert O Sullivan

Raglane Entertainment is very proud to announce an Irish tour with the legendary Gilbert O’Sullivan.

The performances will be hugely entertaining for Gilbert fans old and new. The Waterford born superstar will be performing all of his massive worldwide hits. He is also hoping to release his new album ‘Mum’s The Word’ in February 2010 and will be treating fans to a little taste of the new music during his live shows.

Gilbert O’Sullivan dates always sell out early, so fans are advised not to delay in booking their tickets!

Showband Nostalgia

Featuring Diarmuid O' Leary and the Bards with Louise Morrissey.

Jack L

With the Electric Gospel Choir

They'll raise the roof in Cork Opera House when Jack performs with his full band and the 20-voice Electric Gospel Choir. Congratulations to Jack for his 2010 Meteor Awards nomination in the Best Irish Male category.

“perhaps the most singular talent to have emerged from Ireland in the past decade” – Irish Independent

Jimmy MacCarthy

Following his sell-out performance last year, Ireland’s most celebrated songwriter returns to perform new songs and all his hits including No Frontiers, Ride On and Mystic Lipstick.

A one-time apprentice at a racing stable and a singer, Jimmy MacCarthy is best known as a songwriter. Composing since the late 1970's, his songs have been recorded by many Irish Artists, including Christy Moore, ("Ride On", "Missing You", "The Contender"),  Westlife ("Angel's Wings" ) , The Corrs, The Celtic Tenors, Tommy Fleming, Paddy Reilly, Frances Black, Moving Hearts, Sean Keane, The Furey Brothers and many more. Mary Black has recorded many of Jimmy's songs, most notably "Katie", "No Frontiers" and "As I leave Behind Neidin".  Mary Coughlan recorded "Ancient Rain" and also a version of "Ride On".

In his own recording career, Jimmy MacCarthy released three albums, "The Song of the Singing Horseman", "The Dreamer" and "The Moment". His debut album, "The Song of the Singing Horseman" has been described as having a "masterly blend of pop melodies, trad fiddles, Spanish guitars, country & western rhythms and chamber music strings".  MacCarthy's third album, "The Moment", features co-writers on five of its tracks, including a song written with Graham Lyle, (The songwriter of Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do with it?").  

In 1998, Jimmy MacCarthy released an album together with Tommy Fleming, Frances Black, Mary Black, Christy Moore, Maura O' Connell and Mary Coughlan which they named "Warmer For The Spark"  the songs of Jimmy MacCarthy Volume One. Jimmy MacCarthy wrote every song on this album and sang two of them.

In 2007, a charity album named "Tuesdays Child" was released which included MacCarthy's "Wonder Child", as well as songs from Westlife, Ronan Keating and Brian Kennedy. The Corkman was honoured to receive "The Freedom Of Macroom" in April 2008 for his achievements in songwriting. He was only the third person in the town's history to be awarded the freedom of the town.

Now Jimmy MacCarthy is back on the road to perform and record the whole body of his life's work including new material. 

A Celebration Concert remembering

A Tribute to Josef Locke
Hear My Song

Starring Sean Costello
With Vladimir Jablokov and the Slovak Festival Orchestra Musicians

From the producers of "Mario Lanza - The Loveliest Night of the Year"

Tenor Sean Costello will perform I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen; Santa Lucia; The Soldier's Dream; Good Bye; Come Back to Sorrento; Hear My Song Violetta; Galway Bay; The Drinking Song and many more.

Nights on Broadway - The Bee Gees Story

This is the show that Bee Gees fans everywhere have been waiting for!
‘Nights on Broadway - The Bee Gee’s Story' will amuse charm and delight all Bee Gee’s and music fans alike.

Through words and music, the show tells of the remarkable highs and lows in the lives of the Barry, Robin and  Maurice Gibb. The Bee Gees catalogue of hits is presented by a full live band featuring Ireland’s finest musicians with guest artists appearing as some of the many performers for whom the Gibb brothers wrote.

The accompanying narration and big screen presentation tell anecdotes from the boys early days growing up in Manchester before their move to Australia. The highs of their legendary 60s hits and their ‘Saturday Night Fever’ contribution is contrasted by the lows of the band’s break ups and the sad loss of their younger brother Andy.

A cast & crew of 15, costume changes and state of the art sound and lighting compliment the show to give audiences a truly entertaining spectacle.

Whether you favor the golden era of the 60s, the dance floor hits of the 70s, the comeback hits of the 80s & 90s or the string of hits they wrote for various artists along the way, this show has something to entertain everyone, from the novice to the most discerning fan.

The Brothers Gibb will entertain you and “You Should Be Dancin” all the way from “Massachusetts” to “Immortality”.

“From the musicianship to the vocal harmonies, these guys sound so like the Bee Gees it’s scary!”
Brendan O’Carroll (international comedian)

“This is an absolutely superb show.The boys have the vocals down to a fine art.” - Johnny Logan (3 times Eurovision Winner)

The Spirit of Pink Floyd

With a brand new and spectacular world-class production, The Spirit of Pink Floyd Show is breaking new ground , bringing to the stage nine hugely talented vocalists and musicians.

In addition, with a dramatic new lighting show and thought-provoking animations, The Spirit of Pink Floyd Show brings a unique and innovative feel to classic Floyd. Having just completed a sell-out tour of Japan, the band is bringing their stunning new production to British and Irish audiences.

Guaranteed to delight not only Pink Floyd fans but music lovers of all ages, do not miss your chance to see the most electrifying recreation of the music from one of the world's most enduring bands.

Paul Brady & Band

Raglane Entertainment is proud to announce a nationwide tour with the legendary Paul Brady. Brady will be performing classic favourites and songs from his forthcoming new album.  The Northern Irish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who this year celebrates a phenomenal 45 years in the music business, is one of Ireland's most enduringly popular artists who has forged a worldwide reputation as a passionate and exciting performer.

His songs have been performed by some of the biggest names in music history including Tina Turner, Art Garfunkel, Joe Cocker, Phil Collins and Santana. Paul Brady continues to push out the boundaries not only of his own talent but also of Irish contemporary music on a world platform and has collaborated with names such as Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Bonnie Raitt and Curtis Stigers.

Pat Egan presents

Tony Kenny

Tony has thrilled audiences all over the world with his exceptional talent, entertaining more than two million people.  During his extensive tours of the United States he has had the special honour of singing the American national anthem at a Buffalo Bills/Miami Dolphins football game and he was invited to sing at the White House in Washington, D.C. for then President Bill Clinton.
Tony began his career as the star of the internationally acclaimed stage musicals, "Jesus Christ Superstar", and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Critics described his performances as both "powerful and compelling."

After receiving dozens of awards for his stage and television performances, Tony turned his beautiful voice and theatrical talent to the world of Irish music when he joined the cast of the world famous Jurys Irish Cabaret in Dublin, which recently won Ireland’s National Entertainment Awards "Show of the Year" honours.